The Smithsonian Wants Aretha's Hat!

The Smithsonian in D.C. has asked Aretha Franklin if she would part with her (in)famous Luke Song hat to be part of President Obama├óΓé¼Γäós Inaugural display. The display will also include Michella Obama’s ball gown.

But the Queen of Soul is hesitant, saying, “I am considering it. It would be hard to part with my chapeau since it was such a crowning moment in history. I would like to smile every time I look back at it and remember what a great moment it was in American and African-American history.”

We know that we smile every time we look at her and her hat!

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